Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2024 : Sale A0724 Lot 513
WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. A .450 CAPPING BREECH-LOADING WHITWORTH-RIFLED MONKEYTAIL CARBINE, serial no. 10456,

Product Details

* WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO.
A .450 CAPPING BREECH-LOADING WHITWORTH-RIFLED 'MONKEYTAIL' CARBINE, serial no. 10456,
dated 1874, with 25in. Birmingham proofed barrel, engraved 'WHITWORTH PATENT' at breech, block and blade front-sight and reversed carbine pattern rear-sight graduated to 400 yards, the breech lever engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT' together with the triangle trademark, the lock stamped on the tail with a similar trademark dated 1884 and 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO' to the bar, iron mounted walnut full-stock, complete with sling swivels and iron clearing rod

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Estimate £300-500